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Council Minutes of 3/16/93 3) The WEBB comErnmities are considering the vacant Sheraton Hotel on Center Ridge Road in Rocky River as the site of a new regional misdemeanant jail. Mayor Martin of Rocky River will introduce legislation authorizing eninent domain procedures to secure the property. This facility will not be a felon jail, but will house people who have gotten into trouble because of alcohol and drugs. These are not hardened. criminals--ma~try of them are our n~ighfi~ars and friends . A portion of the facility will be dedicated. to rehabilitation and will likely be operated. by an outside group. A similar facility in Akron is rtm by Orions, and the recidivism rate at this facility is very law. The method of sharing costs among the cos~mities is currently under discussion. Although W~BB is funded by pro-rated shares based on population and assessed valuation, it appears that the jail facility would best be fur~lsd ors an "average daily use" basis. 4) The Senior Housing Committee is currently gathering information on the needs of senior housing, potential sites and potential problems. Several properties have been appraised; hopefully, the site will be selected within the next few months. 5) Capt. Lee Scott of the Police Departmerrt has retired, aril his retirement has caused a chain reaction of open positions throughout the Department. Lt. George Rupee has now been sworn in as a Captain, and Sgt. Jamie Gallagher is the newest Lieutenant. The Sergeants test has been ac~ninistered, aril a new Sergeant will soon be appointed. A new patrolman, hired in Jarn~ary, will ca~lete his schooling and soon be on the street. The Police Department is at full strength. 6) Tomorrow is March 17--Happy st. Patrick's Day! 7) Last Wednesday, despite the inclnt weather, approximately 57 seniors attended tfie Senior University spaneflred by the schools ar;rd the city. This was a day of programs geared to seniors. Topics covered were health, cooking, travel and law. 8) The annual North Olmsted Easter Open House will be held at the Recreation Center from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 4. Ma11ey's has generously donated the grand prize, $50 of choct~lates; and we have also received. donations from Faroh's and Fannie Farmer's Candies. The Cleveland Metro Parks Zoo, as part of their "Ed-zoo~cati:on" program will bring several animals for display and discussiom of habitats. Last year's Open Hce was well attended--appro~nately 1,500 people enjoyed the fun. Arryone who would like to volunteer their services should contact Recreation Coutnissic~er Fattlar. Mr. Fattest has done a great job of organizing this program. 9) The first Town Hall meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 25, at Pine School. This first of four planned. meetings will help to improve communications between residents and City Ball. We are here to serve the people, and this is a way of getting the message to our comnnmity. Law Director Gateau reported: 1) With respect to the appeal that is currently pending regarding Halleen, Mr. Halleen's attorney had filed a notice to take depositions of all the .rs of the Board of Zoning Appeals. Mr. Gateau filed a motion to dismiss each individual as a party to the litigation. Also, a motion was filed for protective order prohibiting Halleen's attorney from taking their depositions. 2) The motion for stmmary judgement in the false arrest case filed by a man arrested for domestic violence has been granted.